Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors (1972 – 1981) vs Porsche 911 Carrera (1973 – 1989): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 240 hp against 231 hp. The Porsche 911 Carrera is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 8.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 225 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.8 L/100 km against 11.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,075 kg against 1,515 kg. At 4,740 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is 450 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Carrera.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
CL-Klasse and predecessors
1972 – 1981
|
Porsche
911 Carrera
1973 – 1989
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1972 – 1981 | 1973 – 1989 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 185 – 239 hp | 150 – 231 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 401 Nm | 236 – 284 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 – 10.8 s | 6.1 – 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 225 km/h | 222 – 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.0 – 13.2 L/100 km | 9.8 – 10.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,290 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,613 – 1,666 mm |
| Height | 1,331 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,268 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,515 – 1,635 kg | 1,075 – 1,210 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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